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The student news site of St. Teresa's Academy

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The student news site of St. Teresa's Academy

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Is TikTok’s Time Ticking Out?

by Chloe Denk, Design Editor May 17, 2024
Early last week, TikTok sued to block a U.S. law that proposed a nationwide ban of the app. The legislation, passed in April, was prompted by concerns about national security.
This blueprint details the plans for the parking lot expansion.

STA Initiates Parking Lot Expansion

by Chloe Denk and Ellie McManamy May 17, 2024
This school year, STA’s administration and board of directors made an executive decision to add an additional 50 parking spaces to the southeast corner of campus, directly connected to the currently-existing junior lot. Construction is scheduled to begin sometime in the month of July and last roughly two weeks.

Tardy Troubles?

by Chloe Denk, Design Editor February 10, 2024
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools’ attendance levels have dropped nationwide, leading to widespread “chronic absenteeism,” defined by www.whitehouse.gov as students missing at least 10 percent of school days.

The Inflation Before Christmas

by Anna Massman, Features Editor January 17, 2024

When one considers the villains of Christmas, images of a certain Pumpkin King or a sneaky Dr. Seuss character may come to mind. This year, however, the presents under many families' trees are facing a...

The Homebuyers’ Heroine

by Molly Sonnenberg, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

When it comes to important events in life, often it’s characterized into firsts: first birthday, first day of school, first car, etc. However, one “first” that surpasses most and is many’s start...

Taking A Stand Against AI

Taking A Stand Against AI

by Lina Kilgore, News and Sports Editor October 31, 2023

On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers over multiple labor disputes ranging from low pay to rumors of replacement...

Weather Around the World

Weather Around the World

by Chloe Denk, Design Editor September 29, 2023
 Unprecedented wildfires, catastrophic earthquakes, extreme flooding, unforgiving droughts, intense heat, destructive tropical storms. Over the summer, the world was inundated with headlines of extreme climate events, all spelling out one message: the effects of the climate crisis are here. 
Ready for take-off?

Ready for take-off?

by Ellie Buttell, Opinions Editor March 22, 2023
It represents Kansas City by including staples like fountains and barbecue restaurants. The title “City of Fountains” does not stop at the airport doors.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inspects tanks at a training center in Osterholz, Germany. 
photo by David Hecker; photo courtesy Getty Images.

News updates around the world

by Tierney Flavin, Features Editor February 14, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down from his papacy in 2013, citing old age as the main factor. He became the first Pope to step down in nearly 600 years.
Opening New Doors with Interim Week

Opening New Doors with Interim Week

by Katelyn Buckley, Staff Member December 9, 2022
“I want students to be open to new experiences and try something outside of their comfort zone,” Finn said. “All of our classes are designed to get students moving, thinking and creating in new ways.” 
How Does Gun Violence Affect The STA Community?

How Does Gun Violence Affect The STA Community?

by Caroline Hinkebein, Features Editor October 24, 2022
“Next is just trying to take it [gun violence] more seriously, because it can happen; you never know,” Foster said.
STA Goes Global

STA Goes Global

by Caroline Hinkebein, Features Editor October 10, 2022
“The most exciting thing is that everything you do here is exciting, because it's a different continent and it's a whole different thing,” Stinner said.
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